🌱 How a new truck charger and graffiti festival could reshape National City
National City, California Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, National City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new truck charger and graffiti festival could reshape National City
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Crown City Classic 12K, 5K & Kids Half Mile 2026: Coronado and 14 more events.
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Monday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South County Report: National City Gives Thumbs Up to Electric Trucking – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — National City’s council has endorsed a major electric truck charging station at the Port, signaling a shift toward cleaner freight traffic despite lingering safety concerns from the mayor. Residents also pressed the new city manager to tackle budget woes and council infighting, while a high-profile international graffiti festival is poised to bring live mural-making to an industrial corner of the city later this month. 
📸 Around National City
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Upcoming Events in
National City
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★ Featured events ★
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July 4th Crown City Classic 12K, 5K & Kids Half Mile 2026: Coronado →
Coronado Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado
7:00 am -
Scripps Ranch 4th Of July Run & Ride 2026: San Diego →
Hoyt Park, 10711 Canyon Lake Dr, San Diego
7:00 am -
4th Of July UC Celebration 2026: Standley Recreation Center, San Diego →
Standley Park, San Diego
7:45 am -
The Spirit Of The Fourth Fair, Parade, Concert, Fireworks 2026: Rancho Bernardo →
San Diego
9:00 am -
Scripps Ranch 4th Of July Parade 2026: San Diego →
Red Cedar Drive, Red Cedar Dr, San Diego
10:00 am -
4th Of July Celebration And Fireworks On The Bay 2026: Maritime Museum, San Diego →
Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego
6:00 pm -
Chula Vista Fourth Fest 2026: Chula Vista →
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista
7:00 pm -
4th Of July Celebration 2026: Imperial Beach →
Portwood Pier Plaza, 900-914 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach
9:00 pm -
Big Bay Boom 2026: San Diego — Coronado →
9:15 pm
Saturday July 4
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Other local events
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Summer Teaching Institute 2026
California State University San Marcos KEL 2413
9:00 am -
Friendship Club →
National City Public Library, 1401 National City Blvd, National City
10:30 am -
Summer Teaching Institute 2026
California State University San Marcos KEL 2413
9:00 am -
Music and Motion
MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library 721 San Pasqual St., San Diego, CA, 92113, US
11:30 am -
Summer Teaching Institute 2026
California State University San Marcos KEL 2413
9:00 am -
Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos biling
Logan Heights Branch Library 567 S. 28th St., San Diego, CA, 92113, US
10:00 am -
Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
Logan Heights Branch Library 567 South 28th Street, San Diego, CA, 92113, US
2:30 pm -
Adult Coding Camp →
National City Public Library, 1401 National City Blvd, National City
4:00 pm
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Luna was LOST on June 27, 2026 in National City, CA 91950 near S V ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner,… (Nextdoor The Terrace)
- US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GS11) in National City. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in National City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near National City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Coronado
- The Coronado Village Theater is now being managed by UltraStar Cinemas (thecoronadonews.com)
- 2026 Coronado 4th of July parade line up (coronadotimes.com)
- The Dish: Haven's new chef introduces more affordable, shareable menu (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Bonita
- Preparedness Starts with You—And Your Pets (countynewscenter.com)
San Diego
- Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around San Diego County For 2026 (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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